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Man’s complex relationship to planet Earth is explored in this second edition of the landmark anthology edited by Frank Rhodes and Bruce Malamud. This volume provides a portrait of the planet as experienced not just by scientists, but by artists, aviators, poets, philosophers, novelists, historians, and sociologists as well. -
- A unique collection that bridges the gap between science and humanities
- Contains writings by scientists, artists, aviators, poets, philosophers, novelists, historians, and sociologists including Charles Darwin, Dane Picard, Rachel Carson, John Muir, Mark Twain and Archibald Geikie
- Represents the human experience over the centuries, covering a span of 2,500 years
- Reflects the planet’s extraordinary physical diversity
- The previous edition was voted one of the 25 ‘Great Books of Geology’ by readers of the Journal of Geological Education
''...this is a very worthwhile read, with something for everyone interested in geography, earth systems and geology, natural history or the general environment.'' Robert A. Francis, King’s College London, Progress in Physical Geography
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Language of the Earth Second Edition
EDITED BY FRANK H .T. RHODES, RICHARD O. S TONE AND BRUCE D . MALAMUD
Language of the Earth Edited By Frank H.T. Rhodes, Richard O. Stone and Bruce D. Malamud © 2008 Blackwell Publishing Ltd. ISBN: 978-1-4051-6067-4
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350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148-5020, USA 9600 Garsington Road, Oxford OX4 2DQ, UK 550 Swanston Street, Carlton, Victoria 3053, Australia The right of Frank H.T. Rhodes, Richard O. Stone and Bruce D. Malamud to be identified as the authors of the editorial material in this work has been asserted in accordance with the UK Copyright, Designs, and Patents Act 1988. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, except as permitted by the UK Copyright, Designs, and Patents Act 1988, without the prior permission of the publisher. Designations used by companies to distinguish their products are often claimed as trademarks. All brand names and product names used in this book are trade names, service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The publisher is not associated with any product or vendor mentioned in this book. This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold on the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering professional services. If professional advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. First published 2008 by Blackwell Publishing Ltd First edition published by Pergamon Press 1981 1 2008 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Language of the earth. – 2nd ed. / edited by Frank H.T. Rhodes, Richard O. Stone and Bruce D. Malamud. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-1-4051-6067-4 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1. Geology. 2. Geologists. I. Rhodes, Frank Harold Trevor. II. Stone, Richard O., 1920–1978. III. Malamud, B.D. (Bruce D.) QE26.3.L35 2008 550–dc22 2007045041 ISBN: 978-1-4051-6067-4 (hardback) A catalogue record for this title is available from the British Library. Set in 10.5/12pt DanteMT by SPi Publisher Services, Pondicherry, India Printed and bound in Singapore by COS Printers Pte L